Part-Time / Contract
Psychiatrist
POSITION SUMMARY
Psychiatrist will provide timely medication management and prescriptions to clients, will explain the benefits, risks and, alternatives of medications to clients, families, and staff will assess client for medications given and, will order any tests needed. Supervise treatment for clients on psychotropic medications in coordination with the primary health care physician, when indicated by client’s medical condition.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, these include but are not limited to the following. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions:
Completes Psychiatric assessment and evaluation of clients.
Evaluates clients through conversations, interviews, and observations.
Administers client’s tests or request testing and lab work; analyze patient data and results.
Diagnoses clients with correct psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Collaborates with client’s physicians and other medical staff to determine treatment.
Sets patient goals and discuss treatment plans.
Establishes timelines, tasks, and medical needs of clients.
Collaborates with the team to provide wrap-around services to clients.
Analyzes the best medications or therapy to help clients reach goals.
Prescribes medications and monitors patient intake.
Documents client records and progress, including symptoms, medications, and treatments.
Counsels’ clients and listens to their reactions to treatment.
Provides clients with emotional tools and methods for recovery.
Educates clients, client families, significant others, and relevant parties of patient progress, treatment, and future goals.
Conducts research to better serve clients.
Reviews and approves individualized service plans and other needed assessment forms.
Consults with individual program directors and staff on clients, programs, and services.
Maintains reliable attendance.
Exhibits positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Demonstrates positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment, and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
Performance:
Must maintain regular and reliable attendance to the satisfaction of management
Must be able to operate a computer and other position related technologies
Must be able to verbally exchange information in a confidential manner with employees, clients, participants, and/or families in various settings.
Must be available for crisis management by phone as needed
Must be able to work flexible hours as needed
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Must be able to stoop, stand, walk, bend, and stay upright to perform work
Must be able to visually read written and digital information
Must be able to visually determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned and/or to make general observations of facilities or structures
Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication
Must be able to hear clients, participants, co-workers, and supervisors at normal speaking levels
Must be able to dictate with clients, participants, co-workers, and supervisors using all means of communication including but not limited to, in-person, phone, and computer
Must be able to type case files and other paperwork
Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Successful completion of United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA)
Current Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; local state regulations and certifications, Continuing Medical Education (CME), and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations requirements must be met
Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatric residency program
Participation in further medical education and professional organization memberships are preferred
Experience and/or knowledge with Psychiatry for lifespan a plus
Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, safe driving record and proof of insurance required
Experience Required
Experience working with the Severe and Persistently Mentally Ill
Experience working with Substance Abuse populations
Licenses & Certifications Required
Doctor of Medicine
X-Waiver (Currently have it or willing to get licensed for it)
Skills Preferred
R-Adult Advocacy
R-Behavior Management
R-Child Advocacy
R-Client Relations
R-Crisis Intervention
R-Dual Diagnosis
Behaviors Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out tasks with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations Preferred
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Contributing to the success of the organization
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in office, individual owned and insured vehicles, and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations.